Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) are an important and vital part of the public educational system in Colorado. The purpose of this website is to provide an overview of the role of BOCES and the services they provide districts and students across Colorado.

BOCES services are those needed by children, their families, and school personnel, which can be more efficiently provided across school districts; examples of such services are provided on pages 4-5 of the Colorado BOCES Brochure. Better understanding of the process will potentially emphasize the important contributions of BOCES to the educational system of Colorado.

Colorado’s BOCES (or Educational Services agencies) are unique in that they are an extension of the local member school districts. A BOCES in Colorado exists at the discretion of its members and provides only those programs and services authorized by its members.

BOCES exist to supply educational services to two or more school districts that alone cannot afford the service, or find it advantageous and cost-effective to cooperate with other districts. These services represent a financial commitment that is best met by several districts sharing costs and programs. In some instances, BOCES also operate as Special Education Administrative Units, in which Colorado Revised Statutes require a minimum number of students or participants in order to qualify.

This mission of the Colorado BOCES Association is to coordinate communication and cooperation among its membership to improve the educational quality and equity of the programs and services provided by its members to the school districts served and to develop public awareness of and support for Boards of Cooperative Educational Services in Colorado.

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PARTNERS/ASSOCIATES

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eNet Learning

Educational Initiatives

eNetLearning in collaboration with the Colorado BOCES supports small rural districts and their BOCES in a number of statewide and localEducational Initiatives.

Colorado Association of School Boards

CASB represents and advocates for more than 1,000 school board members and superintendents statewide to groups both within and outside the K–12 education community. CASB provides services, information and training programs to support school board members as they govern their local districts. Membership benefits and solutions are designed to enhance school board effectiveness and help board members increase their knowledge, boost their efficiency and connect with their communities.

Colorado Department of Education

Through setting a clear vision for increasing student performance, CDE continually supports the advancement and improvement of the state’s education system to prepare all learners for success in a rapidly changing global workplace.

Associaton of Educational Purchasing Agencies

The Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA) is a multi-state non-profit organization made up of Educational Service Agencies / political subdivisions organized through a Memorandum of Understanding between all participating states. We are a true “cooperative” who serves to leverage purchasing power to benefit all schools and agencies, regardless of size, with the ability to purchase at equal buying levels.

Colorado Education Association

Taking the lead so every student thrives. The Colorado Education Association works collectively to provide the best public education for every student.

Colorado Education Initiative - AKA Colorado Legacy Foundation

The Colorado Legacy Foundation has been a funnel of Gates money to Colorado schools and it holds the strings that came with that money. Now, the Foundation has changed its name.

It is a tactic that we have seen regarding the standards, the funders, and the initiatives. But it’s nothing we can’t keep up with.

Associaton of Educational Services Agencies

AESA Supports ESAs Nationwide

The Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA) is a professional organization serving educational service agencies (ESAs) in 45 states; there are 553 agencies nationwide with hundreds of thousands of staff members. AESA is in the position to reach well over 80% of the public school districts, over 83% of the private schools, over 80% certified teachers, and more than 80% non-certified school employees, and well over 80% public and private school students. Annual budgets for ESAs come to $14.7 billion. AESA’s membership is agency wide and includes all ESA employees and board members.

Colorado Rural Schools Alliance

The Mission of the Colorado Rural Schools Alliance is to provide a structure through which rural school districts and community members can unite in their efforts to increase the opportunities available to Colorado’s rural students and communities.

Colorado Association of School Executives

The mission of CASE is to empower Colorado education leaders through advocacy, professional learning and networking to deliver on the promise of public education.

Founded in 1969, CASE has a rich history of leadership. The association is a solid, effective, and viable organization that is valued by its members for high-quality professional development, advocacy for the profession and public education, legal assistance, and networking opportunities.

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